# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220011200057` · 04/18/2001 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EE WAS AIRING UP A TIRE ON HIS TRUCK. THE TIRE BLEW OUT KNOCKING HIM FACE DOWN ONT HE GROUND. HE HAD LACERATIONS TO HIS FOREHEAD AND A STRAINED NECK.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*